"Truthfully it will depend on the captain," Reinette answered, turning to study the horizon once more. The steely blue of the sea met with frozen sky, blending. "The crew will take his lead from him. Though the treatment of the women was -- not a good indication."
Various reports often crossed Louis' desk, and Reinette had read her share of them. "They will see the women as things of -- little consequence. Though if any please them they may chose to keep them with them. Our best hope is for them to be satisfied with the money they find aboard. Then they could quite simply take their leave, possibly depositing us safely on shore. If not?"
There was an icy breath.
"They will begin to torture us to find out where more money might be. Seek parties to ransom. It goes on."
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Date: 2007-09-25 05:01 am (UTC)Various reports often crossed Louis' desk, and Reinette had read her share of them. "They will see the women as things of -- little consequence. Though if any please them they may chose to keep them with them. Our best hope is for them to be satisfied with the money they find aboard. Then they could quite simply take their leave, possibly depositing us safely on shore. If not?"
There was an icy breath.
"They will begin to torture us to find out where more money might be. Seek parties to ransom. It goes on."